Panel Tester

Usemco•Tomah, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

USEMCO Inc. is seeking a Panel Tester to perform electrical testing of control panels. This is an indoor, first-shift, full-time position in Tomah, Wisconsin, scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Overtime is offered. Starting pay is $25.00 per hour, based on experience. USEMCO Inc. is a family-owned manufacturing company founded in 1963. It makes pump stations, lift stations, control panels, and specialty tanks for water, chemical, and petroleum products. The company describes its workplace as a family-style environment and says it provides flexibility for employees.

Requirements

Education generally equivalent to two years of technical school coursework in electricity and/or electronics.
One to three years of related experience in control panel assembly and electrical testing operations.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and written materials relating to control panel testing procedures, quality control techniques, procedural manuals, and safety procedures.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and use shop mathematics for electrical testing and repair work.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding when carrying out detailed written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with simple problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
Considerable understanding of the principles of electricity and ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
Ability to operate equipment such as hand tools and electrical meters.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Read schematic drawings and related notes and verify that the proper electrical components have been installed in control panels.
Check panel component wiring to ensure electrical connections are secure.
Connect electrical service to supply the proper voltage for testing control panels.
Download PLC programs from the company server and upload them into PLCs.
Set VFD parameters.
Perform operational tests to verify that control panels meet product specifications.
Check the function of control panel components, including timers, relays, lights, switches, heaters, starters, breakers, PLCs, and VFDs.
Identify operational defects in control panels and perform repairs as needed.
Retest equipment to determine whether repairs have corrected problems.
Place required labels in the correct locations on tested control panels.
Complete forms documenting test results.
Use labor collection software to scan in and out as required.
Follow clean-up and housekeeping procedures.
Comply with quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Mental Health Wellness Program (EAP)
Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Supplemental insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
10 paid holidays
401(k) with employer match; eligible to contribute at hire, with employer match after six months
Profit sharing
Prescription safety glasses discount program
Steel-toe boot reimbursement program